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- Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What $1,099 Gets Youby TechRepublic Staff on August 20, 2026 at 5:04 pm
At the same $1,099 starting price, Google and Apple split on camera reach, AI, pro video tools, update commitments, and ecosystem fit. The post Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What $1,099 Gets You appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Pixel Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch9: Price, Battery, Features Comparedby TechRepublic Staff on August 20, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Galaxy Watch9 costs $20 less than Pixel Watch 5, but phone compatibility, battery life, and access to health features may matter more. The post Pixel Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch9: Price, Battery, Features Compared appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Requiredby TechRepublic Staff on August 20, 2026 at 11:31 am
Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ at no additional cost to eligible US Fire TV owners, even without Prime. The move expands access to Amazon’s AI assistant while reserving some advanced features and Echo device access for subscribers. The post Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Required appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Pixel 11 Cheat Sheet: Specs, Prices & Model Comparisonby Liz Ticong on August 19, 2026 at 8:26 pm
Compare Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL specs, cameras, AI features, pricing, and key differences to choose the right model for you. The post Google Pixel 11 Cheat Sheet: Specs, Prices & Model Comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 2,056 Humanoid Robots From 16 Countries Head to Beijing for World Robot Gamesby Aminu Abdullahi on August 19, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games will feature 2,056 robots from 16 countries, with tougher autonomy rules and more real-world industrial tasks. The post 2,056 Humanoid Robots From 16 Countries Head to Beijing for World Robot Games appeared first on TechRepublic.
- How to Charge Your Phone Without a Charger: Full Guideby TechRepublic Staff on August 19, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Learn how to charge your phone without a charger using power banks, laptops, cars, solar panels, and other backups, plus key airline battery rules. The post How to Charge Your Phone Without a Charger: Full Guide appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Reportedly Plans to Move All Pixel Production Out of China in 2027by TechRepublic Staff on August 19, 2026 at 2:04 pm
Google reportedly plans to shift all Pixel phone, smartwatch, and earbud production out of China starting in 2027, with Vietnam and India expected to take on larger manufacturing roles. The post Google Reportedly Plans to Move All Pixel Production Out of China in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak Reveals Familiar Specs, Exynos 2500 Upgradeby TechRepublic Staff on August 19, 2026 at 12:33 pm
New Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone with an Exynos 2500 processor, familiar camera and battery hardware, and a revised design. Pricing, launch timing, and real-world performance remain unconfirmed. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak Reveals Familiar Specs, Exynos 2500 Upgrade appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OnePlus Nord and N Series Price Hike: Five Phones Just Got More Expensiveby Liz Ticong on August 19, 2026 at 7:46 am
OnePlus raises prices on five phones in India by up to ₹4,000, affecting Nord and N Series buyers as memory costs climb across the industry. The post OnePlus Nord and N Series Price Hike: Five Phones Just Got More Expensive appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Washington Warns Apple Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips, But Can It Actually Stop Them?by Aminu Abdullahi on August 18, 2026 at 5:41 pm
Washington is pressuring Apple not to use Chinese memory chips, but existing U.S. restrictions may not amount to a straightforward ban on purchases. The post Washington Warns Apple Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips, But Can It Actually Stop Them? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro Obsolete: What Owners Need to Knowby Joseph Ofonagoro on August 18, 2026 at 5:37 pm
Apple adds the iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete list, limiting authorized repairs. Learn what the designation means for device owners. The post Apple Declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro Obsolete: What Owners Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Android 17 Cutoff: These Galaxy Phones May Miss the Upgradeby Matt Gonzales on August 18, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Samsung Galaxy S22 and other older Galaxy phones are expected to miss Android 17. See which devices may be cut off from One UI 9 and why it matters. The post Samsung Android 17 Cutoff: These Galaxy Phones May Miss the Upgrade appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Australia’s AI Dilemma: Build More at Home or Keep Paying Overseasby Matt Gonzales on August 18, 2026 at 4:02 pm
Australia is pushing for greater AI sovereignty as reliance on foreign models grows. Here’s what the shift could mean for Australian IT leaders. The post Australia’s AI Dilemma: Build More at Home or Keep Paying Overseas appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Pixel 11 Discount: Eligible Buyers Could Save Up to $175by Matt Gonzales on August 17, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Google Play Points members may find Pixel 11 discounts worth more than $100. Here’s how to check your account and what to know before buying. The post Google Pixel 11 Discount: Eligible Buyers Could Save Up to $175 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OnePlus 16 Details Leak: 9,000mAh Battery Could Be Its Biggest Upgradeby Kezia Jungco on August 17, 2026 at 4:29 pm
OnePlus 16 leaks point to a 9,000mAh battery, 200MP camera, 185Hz display, and new Snapdragon chip, though most specs remain unconfirmed. The post OnePlus 16 Details Leak: 9,000mAh Battery Could Be Its Biggest Upgrade appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightensby TechRepublic Staff on August 17, 2026 at 12:37 pm
Johor’s data center pipeline has reached 8,542 MW, but a 0.7% colocation vacancy rate, grid constraints, and water demand mean regional IT buyers need to separate announced capacity from infrastructure they can actually deploy. The post Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightens appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung Galaxy H1 Leak Points to New Over-Ear Headphones: What We Knowby TechRepublic Staff on August 17, 2026 at 11:10 am
Samsung may be preparing a return to full-size wireless headphones with a device reportedly known as Galaxy H1. App code offers the first clues, but key details remain unconfirmed. The post Samsung Galaxy H1 Leak Points to New Over-Ear Headphones: What We Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Scale, Security Crises, and Robot Ambitions Define This Week in Techby TechRepublic Staff on August 14, 2026 at 2:03 pm
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 10–14. The post AI Scale, Security Crises, and Robot Ambitions Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launchby Madeline Clarke on August 14, 2026 at 10:03 am
Apple may delay the standard iPhone 18 until early 2027 while launching Pro models this fall, marking a major change to its release schedule. The post Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgradingby Matt Gonzales on August 13, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 lineup with deeper Gemini integration, Tensor G6, AI camera tools, higher prices, and seven years of software support. The post Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading appeared first on TechRepublic.